According to co-defendant John Laurinaitis’ attorney, he denies the allegations in the Janel Grant complaint and implied that he was a victim. Grant filed a lawsuit against McMahon, Laurinaitis and WWE claiming that she was the victim of sexual assault and sexual trafficking. In an article on Vice.com, Tim Marchman spoke with Laurinaitis’ attorney Edward […]
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Vince McMahon sued for battery, sex trafficking
A lawsuit was filed by a former WWE employee against Vince McMahon which accuses him of sexual battery and trafficking. Janel Grant filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming that McMahon used his position to forcibly rape her and exploit her to other employees. Grant claimed that McMahon had hired her to work in the legal […]
Vince McMahon out at TKO
The day after a lawsuit was filed against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis accusing the two of sexual assault, McMahon has resigned all of his positions with TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Janel Grant, a former employee of WWE, claims that she was abused and sexually exploited by McMahon while he was chief executive. The lawsuit […]
Judge Boulware denies Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment
Perhaps the last hurdle between the UFC going to court this April in the Class Action lawsuit filed against them by Cung Le and other ex-fighters was decided on Thursday when Judge Richard Boulware denied the promotion’s Motion for Summary Judgment. The Court found genuine issues of disputed fact in the case such that it […]
Concerned over antitrust lawsuits, TKO Group stock gets ‘market perform’ rating
Since opening on Wall Street TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has been ascending based on the profits of the UFC and WWE. However, an investment bank, TD Cowen, has given the stock a “market perform” recommendation. Market perform is a neutral assessment that does not imply a strong recommendation to buy or sell. This is in […]